New Resource — Tracking Transmission Reform
Introducing the State Impact Center’s new web resource: Tracking Transmission Reform, which features videos from AGs about why transmission reform is a critical aspect of climate response and provides background on how FERC is approaching the overhaul.
Introducing the State Impact Center’s new web resource: Tracking Transmission Reform. Transmission planning needs to change to support a clean, affordable, and equitable grid. Our new web resource features videos from state attorneys general about why transmission reform is a critical aspect of climate response and provides background on how the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is approaching the overhaul. This resource will be updated to reflect the latest developments on transmission reform.
Here’s what state attorneys general had to say on transmission reform:
Connecticut AG William Tong
“To reach our state and federal climate and other goals, we will need substantial new transmission infrastructure. ... Attorneys general have been active participants before FERC, and we are working now to make sure any new energy infrastructure is efficient, resilient, and affordable.”
Maryland AG Brian Frosh
“FERC’s new focus on transmission reform presents an opportunity for finding creative ways to ameliorate the impacts of our reliance on fossil fuel plants in [low-income and majority minority] communities. ... Promoting clean energy generally will lessen the health effects of fossil fuel-based energy sources.”
Massachusetts AG Maura Healey
“We have no time to waste in addressing this crisis. [We need to start] building new, equitable, resilient, and efficient electric transmission on a big scale, and fast. ... These changes need to be transparent, bold, and center the people most deeply impacted by the climate crisis.”
Michigan AG Dana Nessel
“I can imagine few things that would be more transformational and beneficial for the consumers of my state than reforming the way we transmit energy. It’ll create jobs, improve public health, reduce costs, and give us the energy reliability we’ve been demanding for years.”
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About the State Energy & Environmental Impact Center:
The State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan academic center at NYU School of Law. The Center is dedicated to working towards a healthy and safe environment, guided by inclusive and equitable principles. The Center studies and supports the work of state attorneys general (AGs) in defending, enforcing, and promoting strong laws and policies in the areas of climate, environmental justice, environmental protection, and clean energy.